The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-1068-2018·Announced 2018-04-25

Midwest Northern Nut Bakers Chopped Mix Recalled for Allergen Cross-Contact

Midwest Northern Inc. is recalling Chopped Mix, Roasted & Salted due to potential allergen cross-contact in the roasting oil.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling/cross-contact, which is classified as High severity under the rubric, particularly given the FDA Class II classification.

Plain-English summary

Midwest Northern Inc. is recalling Midwest Northern Nut Bakers Chopped Mix, Roasted & Salted. The recall involves 35,056 lbs. of the product packaged in 5 lb., 10 lb., and 30 lb. sizes. The affected lot numbers are 002180 through 061180.

The recall was initiated because of potential allergen cross-contact in the oil used to roast the nuts and seeds. The product was distributed in Alaska, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Consumers should check their pantries for this product and stop using it if they find it. Individuals with allergies to the specific cross-contacting allergens should exercise caution.

The recalled product

Product
Midwest Northern Nut Bakers Chopped Mix, Roasted & Salted Packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net wt. 5 lbs. 2. Net Wt. 10 lbs. 3. Net Wt. 30 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot Numbers: 002180 - 061180

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 66 recalled by Midwest Northern Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 66 products in this recall →

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